Rap/Hip Hop Music

The murder of 2pac started one of the biggest conspiracy theories in the music world. Fuelled by his classic album, the 7 day theory is intriguing to say the least.

Dec 1, 2009 - Hannah O'Connor

Hip Hop albums are just not selling like they used to, as is evident by the somewhat disappointing first-week sales of 50 Cent's latest offering Before I Self Destruct.

Nov 26, 2009 - Hannah O'Connor

Recording ceaselessly, trangressing genres and constantly generating a buzz, Lil Wayne is not your average rapper; but why should we anticipate 'Tha Carter IV?'

Nov 23, 2009 - Hannah O'Connor

Hip-Hop is known to be a very controversial genre and culture. Given Hip-Hop's violent past, are gun laws needed to help protect them from serving time?

Nov 4, 2009 - Samantha Greaves

Despite growing up in one of New Orleans' biggest ghettos, rapper Lil Wayne rose out of the slums to become one of rap's most prized possessions.

Nov 3, 2009 - Brandon Marcel Cherry

Hip Hop has always had a darker side and many are quick to write it off as completely negative, but is that interpretation of the genre's darker lyrics at all justified?

Nov 1, 2009 - Hannah O'Connor

From the U.S. to Senegal, Italy to Japan, Cuba to Australia and all of the various locales in between, hip hop has become a worldwide phenomenon.

Oct 28, 2009 - Jen Bouchard

Hip-Hop has often been described as a culture. Unbeknown to its fans, fashion happens to play a bigger part in the make-up of Hip-Hop than they may realize.

Oct 15, 2009 - Samantha Greaves

Ranked lists are an entertainment writer's best friend. It allows their opinions and the stats to speak for themselves. Hip-Hop lists, however, differ from the rest.

Oct 12, 2009 - Samantha Greaves

Hollywood Undead, described by The Guardian's Peter Lester as "the Katy Perry of rap-metal," began with a song posted on MySpace in 2005.

Oct 11, 2009 - Shay Henckel

The Beastie Boys have re-released their 1998 album 'Hello Nasty', fully re-mastered, now as a 2-Disc, 43 track collection, including unreleased cuts.

Oct 1, 2009 - Nathan Stafford

It's no surprise that Chicago has generated some of the most notable Hip Hop acts including Common, Lupe Fiasco, Twista and of course, Kanye West.

Sep 17, 2009 - Milena Brown

Chicago born rapper, producer, author, and singer, Kanye West, is no stranger to public pandemonium.

Sep 15, 2009 - Lindsay Dellinger

Respect has become a common term within Hip Hop culture; it therefore seems rather incongruent that its' stars have gained notoriety for their disrespectful behaviour.

Sep 14, 2009 - Hannah O'Connor

50 Cent says he's going to be removing some of his tattoos for his new gig as an actor, in addition to focusing on the release date for "Before I Self Destruct."

Sep 2, 2009 - Erin T. McMillon

Hip-Hop is seen as the Cinderella genre of music. It has effortlessly evolved over the years; however, conflict may be the cause of its ultimate depletion in value.

Aug 19, 2009 - Samantha Greaves

A genre characterized by funk and soul rhythms overlaid with heavy drumbeats, Hip Hop can trace its origins back to the early 1970s and New York street emcees.

Aug 12, 2009 - Matthew Van Cura

Pitbull has become the latest Latin American musical sensation. His catchy beats and crude lyrics are heard everywhere from the radio to several fitness clubs.

Aug 10, 2009 - Daryl Deino

Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 brings hits "D.O.A.," "Run This Town," "Jockin' Jay-Z" and "History." The album features extensive production from Kanye West and and no Auto-Tune.

Jul 27, 2009 - Matthew Fortuna

Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz and Royce da 5'9" have combined to form the rap supergroup Slaughterhouse. Their debut album features hits "The One" and "Cuckoo."

Jul 27, 2009 - Matthew Fortuna

The Roots new single "How I Got Over" is from their upcoming ninth album and features new lyrical material from rapper BlackThought and beats from drummer Questlove.

Jul 27, 2009 - Matthew Fortuna

After some well-received acting roles, Mos Def returns to hip hop with "The Ecstatic," a vast improvement over 2006's "True Magic."

Jul 23, 2009 - Michael Irvin Arrington

Many have gained millionaire status, but few have maintained it as Devyne Stephens has. He's reportedy worth more than 40 Million and still growing.

Jul 18, 2009 - Dolores Bundy

Never Forget, the CD compilation by Cornel West and Black Men Who Mean Business, showcases some of the most talented artists on the contemporary music scene.

Jul 16, 2009 - Michael Irvin Arrington

The debut studio album by the young rapper is a solid effort from a talented artist with a whole lot of potential.

Jul 8, 2009 - Lauren Flanagan

The new Jurassic 5 re-release includes the group's debut CD, but the set's second disc falls far short of the group's best work.

Jul 7, 2009 - Michael Irvin Arrington

Jay-Z's "Death of Auto-Tune" will likely lead to his 11th number one album, but until then, the single will continue to prompt a variety of emotions in the rap world.

Jun 30, 2009 - David Reyes

Eminem; also known as Slim Shady or Marshall Mathers released his first album in four years and entitled it Relapse; it is lyrically superior to his previous records.

Jun 26, 2009 - Sarah Smith

Review of Dante Carfagna's sublime debut album

Jun 23, 2009 - Gerard Fannon

In "Tha Carter III" Lil Wayne produces both an incredibly peculiar and astoundingly good rap album

Jun 23, 2009 - Jordan Drake

Hip-hop is suffering. The industry is flooded with talentless artists who are signed to look, act, and dress the part. Most fizzle out unless you're Lil Wayne.

Jun 11, 2009 - Joseph Franco

Eminem's new album, "Relapse," lives up to ts name, as the rapper returns to the familiar territory of venomous attacks on his enemies and his signature lyrical flow.

May 26, 2009 - Michael Irvin Arrington

Eminem returns after a four year hiatus: can the tormented genius who penned 'Stan' and '97 Bonnie & Clyde' still live up to his own reputation?

May 24, 2009 - Shaun Edwards

Black Landlord's first full-length album "Addicted to Distraction" fuses funky big-band brass with Motown soul and Hip-Hop. The result: an eclectic musical tirade.

May 20, 2009 - Ana Hartman

In this fourth electric album A.I. bravely compares themselves to the success story of the great Jimi Hendrix.

May 18, 2009 - My Nguyen

It was the tumultuous era of the 60s. The music messengers were Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley and The Last Poets were the progenators, the original rappers.

May 16, 2009 - Dolores Bundy

The Black Eyed Peas have won three Grammys (out of eleven nominations) and have had international success with their four (soon to be five) studio albums.

May 6, 2009 - David Burton

The Lonely Island's comedic work is finally transferred from the Digital Shorts to iTunes.

May 4, 2009 - Christine Deakers

The chirp scratch is a particularly difficult technique to master for the beginner DJ but the following tutorial offers some advice.

Apr 22, 2009 - Marius Goubert

Overlong, claustrophobic and relaxed to the point of unconsciousness, Cypress Hill's third full-length is a difficult but rewarding album.

Apr 21, 2009 - Tim Bolitho-Jones

Aimed at the beginner DJ, this is a tutorial covering some of the most basic technqies of turntable scratching.

Apr 21, 2009 - Marius Goubert

Long gone are the days of the aging rapper trying to remain relevant through fitted hats and sports jerseys, as the game is welcoming a new breed of MCs.

Apr 1, 2009 - Erin T. McMillon

In DOOM's absence, expectations reached atmospheric heights. This may not be the comeback record everybody desperately wants, but it is definitely what hip-hop needs.

Mar 27, 2009 - Nicholas Fehertoi

Better late than never, there are three albums that rose above the rest in 2008.

Mar 27, 2009 - Chris Pady

Ak'Sent (aka. Krystle Johnson) is one of the fewest female MC on the music scene. At 20 years old, she's also one of the youngest.

Mar 11, 2009 - Carissa A. Boak

Hip hop artist and co-founder of Run-DMC Darryl "DMC" McDaniels is opening a whole new world to his fans.

Mar 10, 2009 - D. Yvette Wohn

Violinist Miri Ben-Ari builds a bridge from the band kids to hip-hop heads with an impressive album that evokes the passion of multiple musical genres.

Mar 5, 2009 - Michael Irvin Arrington

Rapper songs and new rap music artist Flo Rida find inspiration from decades ago as fans flock to the classic beat, melodies and catchy lyrics.

Feb 28, 2009 - Shelley Aylesworth-Spink

Politics and art combine for musician M.I.A. who can take credit for igniting an international movement blending rap music with hip hop and the twang of bhangra.

Feb 19, 2009 - Shelley Aylesworth-Spink

The newest release from former A Tribe Called Quest member Q-Tip is marked by strong beats and catchy hooks, but the rapper's lyrics create too few memorable moments.

Feb 19, 2009 - Michael Irvin Arrington